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tlturbo · 08-11-2008, 07:46 AM

70 days? I don't think there are any bananas that will ripen in just a little over 2 months. I have quite a few varieties and they all take right at 4 months to ripen. Sometime a few more weeks. Your location isn't shown on your profile and I'm in S Florida so if you are in a cooler climate, it will probably take longer. Like was already mentioned, unless you have to cut the bunch off, leave it on the plant until you see a banana or two turning yellow. Then cut it off and lay or hang it somewhere - I don't bother to hang it - doesn't seem to make a difference so I just put mine on a piece of cardboard on the porch. BUT BE CAREFUL - the sap from your cuts is sticky and WILL stain clothing (and concrete) badly.

Terry

08-11-2008, 07:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
tlturbo WUTSA V8 tlturbo's Photo Gallery Location: Bokeelia, FL Find me on the map! Zone: 10 Name: Terry Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 365 BananaBucks : 164,590 Feedback: 3 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1 Times Was Thanked 87 Times in 51 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: supporting fruit with pvc...did I do it right? pics in gallery 70 days? I don't think there are any bananas that will ripen in just a little over 2 months. I have quite a few varieties and they all take right at 4 months to ripen. Sometime a few more weeks. Your location isn't shown on your profile and I'm in S Florida so if you are in a cooler climate, it will probably take longer. Like was already mentioned, unless you have to cut the bunch off, leave it on the plant until you see a banana or two turning yellow. Then cut it off and lay or hang it somewhere - I don't bother to hang it - doesn't seem to make a difference so I just put mine on a piece of cardboard on the porch. BUT BE CAREFUL - the sap from your cuts is sticky and WILL stain clothing (and concrete) badly. Terry Last edited by tlturbo : 08-11-2008 at 07:53 AM.